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1. health.choc.org › guide › feversFever Chart Guide - When to Go to the ER | CHOC - When to ...

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   A child’s fever is at 105°F (40.5°C) and doesn’t decrease 1-2 degrees after taking fever-reducing medicine. A child’s fever is above 105°F (40.5°C). Children should also be taken to the emergency department if they have a fever of any temperature and are also experiencing: Non-stop crying ; A bulging or sunken in soft spot (in infants)

2. health.clevelandclinic.org › kids-fevers-when-toWhen To Take Your Child to the Hospital for a Fever

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   Oct 24, 2024 · Call a healthcare provider if your baby has any fever or if their temperature drops below 97.7 F (36.5 C) rectally. Your infant or child over 3 months has a fever: In babies and children over 3 ...

3. www.healthline.com › health › childrens-healthWhen Is a Fever Too High for a Child, Toddler, or Newborn?

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   Nov 26, 2020 · A fever starts with any temperature that reaches 100.4°F or above. A temperature between 100.4°F and 102.2°F is considered a low-grade fever; a temperature above 102.2°F is considered a high ...

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   Jul 28, 2023 · A fever in children is a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. Body temperature rises in response to infections, such as the flu or a cold. A high temperature, or fever, can happen for many ...

5. kidshealth.org › en › parentsFever Symptoms & Treatment (for Parents) (for Parents)

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   It's a fever when a child's temperature is at or above one of these levels: rectal (in the bottom), tympanic (in the ear), or temporal artery (across the forehead): 100.4°F (38°C) oral (in the mouth): 100°F (37.8°C) axillary (under the arm): 99°F (37.2°C) Treating a Fever (High Temperature): How Can I Help My Child Feel Better?

6. www.seattlechildrens.org › conditions › a-zFever - Myths Versus Facts - Seattle Children's

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   Dec 30, 2022 · They are "giving off heat." Their skin temperature should return to normal in about 20 minutes. About 80% of children who act sick and feel warm do have a fever. If you want to be sure, take the temperature. These are the cutoffs for fever using different types of thermometers: Rectal (bottom), ear or forehead temperature: 100.4° F (38. ...

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   What temperature should a child have a fever?

   • A fever in children is a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. However, most fevers do not require medical attention. Experts recommend that caregivers contact a doctor under the following circumstances: The child is 2 months old or younger and has a rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher.

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   What is a fever in a child?

   • Fever is a common symptom in kids and can occur when a child’s body is responding to an infection, or as a result of an inflammatory process. A fever occurs when the body’s internal temperature rises above its normal level. Pediatricians usually consider a fever to be a temperature of 100.4°F or above (when taken rectally).

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   Do children have a fever if they feel warm?

   • About 80% of children who act sick and feel warm do have a fever. If you want to be sure, take the temperature. These are the cutoffs for fever using different types of thermometers: MYTH. All fevers are bad for children. FACT. Fevers turn on the body's immune system. They help the body fight infection.

   Fever - Myths Versus Facts - Seattle Children's

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   When should a child go to the ER for a fever?

   • Age 6 to 24 months with a temperature above 102 ° F, lasting more than a day. If a fever does not respond to acetaminophen or ibuprofen and continues to persist, that is also a good time to seek medical care. When should you take your child to the ER for a fever?

   What to Do When Your Child Has a Fever – Children's Health

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   What temperature should a baby's body temperature be?

   • Dr. Lim explains how to spot a worrisome fever in children and when to take your baby to the hospital for a fever. A “normal” body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, or 37 degrees Celsius, but that doesn’t mean you have to hit the panic button if your child’s temperature inches above that.

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8. www.childrens.com › health-wellness › what-to-doWhat to Do When Your Child Has a Fever – Children's Health

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   What temperature is a fever for a child? A normal body temperature is about 98.6 ° F. A temperature of 100.4 ° F or higher is considered a fever for a child. Look for these signs that your child may have a fever: Feels warmer than usual; Sweating; Shivering; Loss of appetite; General body aches; Fussiness or irritability